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"What is earth, s.e.xton?--A place to dig graves.
What is earth, Rich man?--A place to work slaves.
What is earth, Greybeard?--A place to grow old.
What is earth, Miser?--A place to dig gold.
What is earth, Schoolboy?--A place for my play.
What is earth, Maiden?--A place to be gay.
What is earth, Seamstress?--A place where I weep.
What is earth, Sluggard?--A good place to sleep.
What is earth, Soldier?--A place for a battle.
What is earth, Herdsman?--A place to raise cattle.
What is earth, Widow?--A place of true sorrow.
What is earth, Tradesman?--I'll tell you to-morrow.
What is earth, Sick man?--'Tis nothing to me.
What is earth, Sailor?--My home is the sea.
What is earth, Statesman?--A place to win fame.
What is earth, Author?--I'll write there my name.
What is earth, Monarch?--For my realm it is given.
What is earth, Christian?--The gateway of heaven."
